Business Analysis (Technology Management)

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Division Profile:
The Wealth Management Platforms organization manages digital platforms and experiences across the Advisor, Workplace and Direct channels, ensuring that our capabilities lead the industry and are delivered and integrated seamlessly.

Position Summary:
The Platform team works closely with Wealth Management product areas, among others, to define and drive the Advisor and Client experience. We are in search of a talented and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join our team.

As a Business Analyst on the Advisory Platforms team, you will be responsible for supporting the team that delivers the next-generation Wealth Management platform for Morgan Stanley Advisors focusing on Advisory account onboarding and maintenance, fees and billing, trading platforms, and investment data and asset manager experience. This role will primarily support strategic enhancements to the Advisory account onboarding and maintenance process, with opportunities to support other key program deliverables.

As a smart, passionate, detail-oriented Business Analyst who loves interacting with a diverse set of people solving problems and challenging the status quo, you will be working directly with Advisory Platforms Product Owner(s) and cross-functional partners including Platforms, Business, Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
> Work within agile teams and support the Product Owner by helping to manage the prioritization of initiatives for the squad and document epics and user stories
> Participate in platform design, development, and monitor implementation timelines
> Support requirements elicitation and review meetings with stakeholders including platform, business, legal, risk, compliance, UX and technology
> Elaborate on critical use cases and assist with technical stories
> Map out critical workflows and processes
> Partner and collaborate with other areas when squad is a dependency to plan and monitor overall program releases
> Specify acceptance criteria and scenarios and perform user acceptance testing
> Prepare presentations, user demos, and status updates
> Assist with deployment support, which may include working with partners to update training materials and identify pilot user populations

Qualifications:
> Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field is required
> Experience analyzing and documenting product and software requirements in a waterfall, agile and hybrid software development setting
> Experience in investment Advisory platforms or wealth management is preferred
> Experience in data analysis
> Strong organizational skills and attention to details
> Self-starter efficient at managing multiple tasks concurrently under deadline constraints and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
> Polished written and verbal communication skills

Registration Required:
> None

EOE M/F/D/V Committed to Diversity
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

Coverage for Audit Jobs
• Monday to Friday from 12:00PM to 9:00PM India time with flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters.
• Periodic evening calls with US and EMEA Internal Auditors and auditees.